John Hicken Limited
ActiveLiveJohn Hicken Limited is an active private limited company incorporated on 03 Jan 1949 (77 years ago), with its registered office in Lichfield, West Midlands. The company operates in Professional services.
The score, the reasons behind it, and what to do next.
Active, reachable and in a growing market
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
Companies House · ONS · Nomis · General opportunity model · 100% of the model measurable
Financials
From John Hicken Limited's filed accounts at Companies House, period ending 2025-12-31. As-filed figures — a signal, not an audited verdict. Dashes are not tagged in the accounts.
CompetitionRead this one the other way round: a high number means a crowded market, where differentiation matters more than timing.
Answers: Is this a live, reachable business in a market worth being in?
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Accounts are next due 30 Sept 2027; the last set was made up to 31 Dec 2025.
What this means for you: Filings are up to date, which makes this an easier first conversation.
What we checked · General opportunity weighting
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Commonly offered to a company like this
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Answers: is this market big, growing and survivable — and is the region ahead or behind?
Sector size & momentum
This sector is growing roughly in line with the national average in West Midlands.
Companies House · every incorporation with a SIC code in this sector (32 codes)
How long companies last here
Of every 100 companies started in this sector, roughly 44 are still trading five years later. This company is past that point.
The market around it
Where the sector is heading
- 1West Midlands is a very high-density market for professional services, with about 104,865 companies in the same industry.
- 2Formation is broadly in line with the national average (+5.8%).
- 3Around 8,368 new companies registered in this industry locally over the last year.
- 4Sector survival sits at 44% over five years — the benchmark for businesses in this classification.
Answers: how crowded is this market, and where does this company sit against its peers?
Score distribution
A quick score from register status and company age only, because that is all the peer list carries. To compare like with like, this company is placed on the same quick score (100) — not the full 71/100 at the top of the page. Treat it as a position, not a ranking.
Peer companies
| Company | Incorporated | Location | Overall signal | Quick score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Coatings Limited 04301599 · SIC 74990 | 09 Oct 2001 | West Midlands | Active | 100 |
| SPV CDK Solaruk LTD 12344135 · SIC 74990 | 02 Dec 2019 | West Midlands | Active | 94 |
| Albenook Limited 01650977 · SIC 74990 | 14 Jul 1982 | West Midlands | Active | 100 |
| A J Dhillon Limited 07947245 · SIC 74990 | 13 Feb 2012 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Arcryss Consulting Limited SC629666 · SIC 70229 | 07 May 2019 | Scotland | Active | 97 |
| Imagedisplay Limited 02381347 · SIC 74990 | 09 May 1989 | East of England | Active | 100 |
| Ac&H 159 Limited SC239274 · SIC 74990 | 07 Nov 2002 | Scotland | Active | 100 |
| Warden Private Trust Company Limited SC081141 · SIC 74990 | 10 Dec 1982 | Scotland | Active | 100 |
| Fluid Services (Southern) Limited 02368106 · SIC 74990 | 04 Apr 1989 | East Midlands | Active | 100 |
| MD Directors Limited SC104963 · SIC 74990 | 03 Jun 1987 | Scotland | Active | 100 |
| Cac Limited 03284153 · SIC 74990 | 26 Nov 1996 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Austin Wilkinson Property Limited 12707794 · SIC 52219 | 30 Jun 2020 | North West | Active | 91 |
| Bridge Pharmacy (Newcastle Emlyn) Limited 04435267 · SIC 74990 | 10 May 2002 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Comtest Limited 02603145 · SIC 74990 | 19 Apr 1991 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Sir Julian Hodge Limited 00678866 · SIC 74990 | 23 Dec 1960 | Wales | Active | 100 |
| MD Secretaries Limited SC104964 · SIC 74990 | 03 Jun 1987 | Scotland | Active | 100 |
| D Mcdermott LTD 04761653 · SIC 74990 | 12 May 2003 | South East | Active | 100 |
| CWS Racing LTD 05115190 · SIC 74990 | 28 Apr 2004 | South West | Active | 100 |
| V4p (Solihull) Newco Limited 14776768 · SIC 74990 | 03 Apr 2023 | North West | Active | 75 |
| Universal Utilities (Scotland) Limited SC248257 · SIC 74990 | 24 Apr 2003 | Scotland | Active | 100 |
| Steriseal Limited 00234657 · SIC 74990 | 08 Nov 1928 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Hanson Pension Trustees Limited 01297941 · SIC 74990 | 10 Feb 1977 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Euroroute Truck Stops Limited 06498892 · SIC 74990 | 11 Feb 2008 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Euro Enterprise Parks LTD 06414655 · SIC 74990 | 31 Oct 2007 | North West | Active | 100 |
Answers: what is formally on the public register — and what has not been filed yet?
Timeline
- Accounts filedMicro-entity accounts22 Sept 2026
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with no updates17 May 2026
- Change person director company with change date27 Oct 2025
- Change person director company with change date27 Oct 2025
- Change person secretary company with change date27 Oct 2025
- Ownership (PSC) changeChange to a person with significant control21 Oct 2025
- Ownership (PSC) changeChange to a person with significant control21 Oct 2025
- Accounts filedMicro-entity accounts25 Sept 2025
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with no updates14 May 2025
- Accounts filedMicro-entity accounts29 Jul 2024
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Company details
- Company
- John Hicken Limited
- Number
- 00463053
- Registered office
- 39 Broadlands Rise, Lichfield, WS14 9SF
- Incorporated
- 03 Jan 1949
- Type
- Private limited company
- Nature of business
- 74990 — Other professional, scientific & technical
- Status
- Active
- Region
- West Midlands · England
- Accounts
- Next due 30 Sept 2027
- Confirmation statement
- Next due 28 May 2027
Connected companies
Other companies run by the same directors are checked on paid plans — each appointment is a separate register lookup.
Who runs and owns it
- Created
- 19 Nov 1987
- Registered
- 30 Nov 1987
- Persons entitled
- Barclays Bank PLC
- Created
- 04 May 1972
- Registered
- 12 May 1972
- Persons entitled
- Barclays Bank LTD
- Created
- 23 Sept 1959
- Registered
- 07 Oct 1959
- Persons entitled
- Martins Bank LTD
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